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UCF looks to bounce back in first Big 12 home game vs. Baylor

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

Baylor (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) at UCF (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1)Line: UCF by 11 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: UCF leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Baylor took out advertisements on billboards along highways in Orlando and Central Florida welcoming UCF to the Big 12. UCF is seeking its first Big 12 win and doing so in front of a sold-out crowd celebrating the moment for the Knights. The Bears have lost three games this season with an 11-point loss to Texas State in the opener and a seven-point loss to No. 10 Utah. Baylor has struggled to find offensive consistency and a young defense has struggled.KEY MATCHUPUCF’s defensive line vs. Baylor’s offensive line. UCF worked its way through the first three games of the season as a dominant defensive front able to get pressure on the quarterback and stop the run in the opening three games. But UCF managed only one sack and no additional quarterback hits in the loss to Kansas State. Baylor struggled wi...

No. 23 Missouri finally leaves state to open SEC slate at Vanderbilt, which has lost 3 straight

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz hasn’t spent much time thinking about getting the Tigers back into the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2019. “Rankings only matter what you do this week, so our goal was not to be ranked in Week Four,” Drinkwitz said. “Our goal is to figure out where we’re at by the end of the season. … We’re more focused on what we can control this week, which is playing at Vandy.” He can take a big lesson from 2019 as he takes his 23rd-ranked Tigers (4-0, 1-0) out of Missouri for the first time this season for their Southeastern Conference opener at Vanderbilt on Saturday. In 2019, then-No. 22 Missouri visited Vanderbilt and lost, starting a five-game skid that led to Barry Odom’s firing. “Obviously opening up SEC play on the road is going to be a big challenge for us,” Drinkwitz said of a team whose longest trip this season was to St. Louis last week where the Tigers beat Memphis, 34-27.The Commodores (2-3, 0-1) are trying ...

Once rivals, now partners: Peloton and Lululemon to collaborate on connected fitness and apparel

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

Peloton and athletic wear maker Lululemon have announced a five-year partnership, effectively closing the curtain on Lululemon’s recently acquired connected fitness device, Mirror.The interactive fitness company steps in to become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for Lululemon, which in turn becomes the primary athletic apparel partner to New York-based Peloton.Vancouver, British Columbia-based Lululemon, known in its early days for mostly making yoga gear, broadened its athletic apparel offerings and then bought at-home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million in June of 2020, just months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Lululemon’s challenge to Peloton in the connected fitness arena was short-lived. Lululemon said Wednesday that it would discontinue selling Mirror before the end of the year but would continue to provide service and support to users.Mirror, which launched in 2018, sold a $1,500 interactive, 56-inch tall screen that streamed live and on-demand w...

Informe sobre abuso sexual en Arquidiócesis de Baltimore deja ocultos los nombres de cinco líderes

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

BALTIMORE — El fiscal general de Maryland publicó el martes algunos nombres previamente redactados en su sorprendente informe sobre abuso sexual infantil en la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore, pero los nombres de cinco líderes de la iglesia católica permanecieron ocultos en medio de apelaciones en curso, lo que provocó críticas a la iglesia por parte de las víctimas y defensores.Si bien los nombres de los líderes de alto rango de la iglesia ya han sido informados por los medios locales, el director del capítulo de Maryland de Sobrevivientes de aquellos Abusados por Sacerdotes dijo que estaba decepcionado, pero no sorprendido, de que la resistencia continúe luchando contra la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas, a pesar de lo que dicen los líderes de la iglesia.“Una vez más, esto simplemente demuestra que la Iglesia no está haciendo lo que dice que está haciendo”, dijo David Lorenz, líder del capítulo de Maryland de SNAP. “Simplemente no lo son. No están siendo abiertos y transparente...

Scotland changes 13 for Romania match at Rugby World Cup

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

LILLE, France (AP) — Scotland made 13 changes from the win over Tonga to the starting side playing Romania in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.Only center Chris Harris and wing Kyle Steyn were retained in the run-on side after Tonga was beaten 45-17 last Sunday in Nice.Tighthead prop Javan Sebastian received his first test start and will make his Rugby World Cup debut with flanker Luke Crosbie and former Ireland Under-20s flyhalf Ben Healy. Hooker Johnny Matthews could make his Scotland debut off the bench.Lock Grant Gilchrist will captain the side on Saturday.The Scots rested their front-line players on Thursday in anticipation of a winner-takes-all Pool B match with Ireland next week for a place in the quarterfinals.___Scotland: Ollie Smith, Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Cameron Redpath, Kyle Steyn, Ben Healy, Ali Price; Matt Fagerson, Hamish Watson, Luke Crosbie, Grant Gilchrist (captain), Sam Skinner, Javan Sebastain, Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti. Reserves: Johnny Matthews, Rory Suth...

Lawsuit settled between family of John Hurley, Arvada police

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A settlement has been reached in the case between John Hurley's family, the man killed by police during the Olde Town Arvada shooting two years ago, and the Arvada Police Department. On Thursday, the law firm representing Hurley's family, Law Firm of Rathod Mohambedbhai LLC, said a settlement was reached in the civil rights case. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather The lawsuit was originally filed on June 22, 2022, by Hurley's mother Kathleen Boleyn. According to the lawsuit, Hurley died needlessly because Arvada police officers failed to confront the active shooter, verify that Hurley was a threat, and an officer failed to announce himself before shooting Hurley from behind.Officer, good Samaritan killed in Olde TownOn June 21, 2021, three people were killed in the shooting in Olde Town Arvada: Officer Gordon Beesley, Hurley, and the gunman. The suspect Ronald Troyke “expressed hatred of police officers,” and "targete...

Students and staff surprise Coral Gables High School athletic trainer in honor of National Self-Care Month

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

A beloved member of a South Florida school’s staff received a sweet surprise from students who said she’s made an impact in their lives. The surprise was held Thursday morning at Coral Gables High School, located at 450 Bird Road, for Alexia Clark, the school’s athletic trainer. “I’m overwhelmed in the best way possible,” Clark said. Students made signs, dressed up in their best attire and showed the beloved trainer how much they appreciated her.“They were like, ‘We need you in early today.’ I’m like, ‘OK,'” Clark said. “Normally I start at 12 o’clock, so I’m very confused as to why I need to be at work at 9 o’clock.”Clark, who students affectionately call “Miss Lex,” was recognized by the organization Buddy’s Helpers as part of National Self Care-Month.“It’s a great opportunity to recognize someone that’s enhancing the lives of thousands of kids ...

Baby found alone with drugs, loaded gun inside Nashville short-term rental, police say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A baby left alone inside a short-term rental was found by a crew that showed up at the Mint House on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard to clean the unit.The one-year-old, 15 pounds of marijuana, a loaded Glock pistol, and more than $17,000 in cash were found inside when officers arrived, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.As officers were investigating, the child’s parents arrived on the scene.Dsanto Hoskin, 19, is identified as the father. He’s charged with child neglect, child endangerment, possession of marijuana for resale, gun possession in the commission of a dangerous felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia for the digital scales and marijuana packaging supplies found inside.Police said the mother, 18-year-old Janae Snell, is charged with child neglect and child endangerment.“It is not acceptable for two parents to being addicted to drugs, to being addicted to being able to make tons of money off of those illegal substances, and ...

Social media influencer among those arrested in Philadelphia as looting continued for a second night

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

(CNN) — A social media influencer is among a growing number of people who have been arrested this week as looting around Philadelphia continued for a second night Wednesday in the aftermath of peaceful protests against a judge’s decision to dismiss all charges against a former Philadelphia police officer in a fatal traffic stop shooting.Dayjia Blackwell, 21, is among the 52 people who were arrested for alleged involvement in widespread looting Tuesday night.“She (Blackwell) is livestreaming as she is committing burglaries, as she is encouraging others to commit burglaries,” said Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford.Blackwell faces several charges including criminal conspiracy, burglary and criminal trespass, police said. She was released on bail Wednesday, court records show, and is due back in court October 17.Blackwell declined CNN’s request for comment Thursday morning.The looting happened after peaceful protests ended following a judge’s decision to dismiss all...

Delta CEO: Airline ‘probably went too far’ with SkyMiles changes

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:32:47 GMT

(CNN) — Delta Air Lines “probably went too far” in overhauling its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy, CEO Ed Bastian said at an event this week, and changes are coming.“There will be modifications that we will make, and you will hear about it sometime over the next few weeks,” Bastian said on Monday at a Rotary Club of Atlanta event. He didn’t offer specifics.Bastian said the changes announced earlier this month were designed to make certain that Delta could serve all of the loyalty tiers at the level that is expected.“No question, we probably went too far in doing that,” Bastian said at the event Monday.“Our team wanted to kind of rip the BandAid off and didn’t want to have to keep going through this every year with changes and nickel and diming and whatnot, and I think we moved too fast.”In September, the company implemented changes that would make it more difficult for American Express cardholders to access Delta Sky Clubs and earn Medallion elite status, taking effect in...